This fall the look is simple and natural, yet rich and sensuous. Tweed, velvet and fur are the fabrics of the season. Brown is the new black, but the allure of black still remains. The look could be Asian to Russian, from houndstooth checks to the dainty empire line, and all of these need accessories to match.

You need to find the right jewelry, bag, belt or shoes to match the trends, but you also need to keep yourself comfortable with how you look, or you will end up a fashion victim. Not all styles suit all body types and complexions, and that is why we have so many! Adaptation is key. So, here’s your guide to customizing the season’s trend to your personal sense of style.

Let us start with jewelry. To draw attention to the lush fabrics you will be wearing in the evening this Fall, try huge pendants. They are in, as are chunky bracelets and oversized cuffs to accentuate that loose chiffon blouse for elegant daywear. The bolder the better, everything from burnished gold to aged polish, from mother of pearl to semi precious stones and pearls set in chunky necklaces will fit the bill. Ornate jewelry in exotic colors was seen frequently on the ramp, especially at Dior. These can also help dress up the simplest outfit.

If you would rather wear finer styles, you can try them as well. Though a single thin strand of antique necklace is good for office, layering strands by wearing them together will transform them into evening drama, or else, you could go for delicate tiered necklaces. The lovely occasional use of fashion jewelry chokers in the Edwardian or Victorian style, or any other Costume jewelry retro piece on bare skin can be very good. It would look stunning on you when worn with an auburn, dark chocolate or burgundy aubergine toned velvet outfit, for a special winter event.

If velvet outfits are not your style, you can add this season’s touch by simply wearing delicate chokers with velvet straps in deep wine tones. Ethnic has also retained its appeal, and many of the styles popular this summer will draw eyes in darker, more autumnal colors this Fall.

The attention this Fall is on the neck, but long chandelier earrings worn for a vixen look on a bare neck will make you sizzle; as will large hoops worn with a sharp suit and a pencil skirt. To add a touch of quirk to outfits with empire waistlines, there is nothing like a flower corsage or a vintage brooch. This is also the season to bring out the family heirlooms and wear them with an attitude. The idea is to know how much is too much.

If you are not the type to wear fancy jewelry, a hip belt could do the trick. To dress up your best loved denim, wear a woven belt matching or simply in contrast with your top. There is a huge variety to choose from, from leather to wool, or other yarn, to fabric. Belts have made a huge comeback this season, and were seen on the Fall runways over jackets, skirts, and dresses.

A ribbon strand flower belt is the way to go, if you want to be in trend with the season’s flower look, while keeping it to a minimum. A flower belt with a dainty ribbon tie can be just the thing, with strands of small flowers in monotone or multicolor, or a single blossom in fabric or leather to make that impression. Belts are still to be worn below the waist, at the hip, and teamed if possible with a bolero, in order to emphasis the length of the torso. A belt at the hip worn over a loose top in heavy chiffon can hide your waist while giving you a slim look.

The stud belt will dress up a pair of denims or a sleek trouser as will a sequined ribbon tie belt for that extra touch of glitter and glamour on a plain black dress. A corset belt will do justice to the Victorian look, and define an hourglass figure: a must-have is a leather corset belt with trimmings and textures that spell winter.

For those of you who want a serious evening look, the double wrap or the simple thin cinch belt, tone on tone with the outfit will shape your silhouette without too much fanfare. These belts will work well with tweeds and checks as well, for that smart office or daytime chic. A double buckle belt will bring back ’80s sophistication to an oversize sweater worn with leggings, or waist you up when worn over a short suit affair. But remember that these looks do require a rather trim waist, and that more petite figures need thinner belts.

Bags this season are as various as the different looks seen on the ramp, from functional yet trendy collectibles like Dior’s detective bags to the fancy embroidered Hippy Chic bags under the same name, there are quite a few trends to consider before bagging yourself one!

Every woman ought to and mostly does own a serious bag, constructed, no-nonsense, and good for office, while not altogether out of place at an evening. A simple bag in leather with discreet metal fittings like the new one from Mac Jacobs for instance, should do very well indeed. Here, it is good to remember that bigger bags suit taller people, and smaller ones suit petite figures.

Quilted bags in leather and fabric like the one at Louis Vuitton this season go well with the evening jacket and trouser look. As do vintage bags in deep aubergine, browns and burnt caramels through olives which carry the current flavor and add a touch of extraordinary to a dress, jeans or satin top.

Bags in houndstooth checks are part of the checkered style this season, and are ideal for those who do not want checks in their wardrobe, but do not mind them on an accessory: ideal with plain or casual outfits. Trimmed bags, like the Shearling bag from Fendi, could also be an exotic daywear option.

Embellished bags make a statement of their own and can be your prime accessory to jazz up a plain outfit without even a hint of jewelry. The red flower black bag from Prada is a good example. These bags, in leather or fabric, embroidered or embossed, are a must-have this season to go with the looks inspired by Japan and China. Big is nice, but smaller ones in silk or moleskin are also in. Sequined bags should be avoided as they compete with the rich textures this Fall. Bags trimmed with fur, however, and those made in velvet, with velvet trimmings in the same color are all a rage.

Bohemian bags can be carried through from summer, only now they are made in heavier fabrics or soft leather with chenille embroidery, or knitted in heavy wool in fall colors, with dark wooden handles. Part of the richer, boho-chic trend inspired by the renaissance and gypsy looks, these bags add an element of fun in the season’s heavy chicin colors that could range from burgundy, magenta, scarlet to black, in light patterns. But make sure the colors are bright and rich, but not summery.

No look is complete without shoes, of course, in fact your footwear is the required underline to your style, whether they are boots, pumps or flats. Boots are de rigeur this season, and you will skip them at your fashion peril.

The round toe, stacked heel, knee-length type are comfortable and stylish, as are wedge boots. Wedge boots are also available in a variety of heights, from ankle to mid-calf to knee-length and in rich brown suede and shearling, with zips or buckles, or stud eyelets. They are embroidered or plain with fur trims to go with the Russian look worn with volume skirts set on a yoke, done to perfection by Cavalli.

Leather boots with bronze, copper, caramel or pewter tones are also the flavor of this season. Black patent leather knee-high boots, like the ones by Gucci, are just what you need for the Trans-siberian gypsy look, which will likely last into Winter, and even Fall 2006!

Yes, ankle boots are back, and can now be explored with laces and grommets, and found in leather-and-tweed. They could be fur-trimmed or done up with buttons and bows, and are more in fashion than ever. If you are into denim, rock, or horses, the flat boots styled with military trimmings and biker buckles are for you. For an evening of fun or dancing, moccasin slouch boots with Ikat or Inca designs are head turners. The only boot to avoid is the laced-up high heel, it does look a tad contrived.

In short, a woman is spoiled for choice of boots this fall. But a word of caution here is that unless your budget is unlimited, it might be better to buy expensive boots in a safe style, because a pair is likely to last more than a season, and should not look out of place next winter.

Shoes are available in the fabrics and colors of the season. A chic pair of stiletto pumps can be worn in exotic skins, with patent trims, or in matte metallic shades like gold and silver, or even champagne, to look delicious with evening wear this Fall. Loafer and kitten-heel, and especially the platform pumps are ubiquitous and a must have for every working woman. This season they come in croc-embossed leather, calf-hair, pony-hair and embellished suede, besides the other normal varieties.

The little black dress is here to stay, and this season presents a range of black shoes to die for. From suede-and-satin lace-up sandals, satin-and-velvet mules to soft leather with dainty tie ups and trimmings, this Fall black shoes dress up to give you an extraordinary look. Black is definitely hot, hot, hot!

Pointy- toe flats enhanced with bows and pretty trims, as well as Ballerina flats rival the dressiest shoes this season with dainty glam styles, and can be exquisitely sumptuous and decadent. Velvet shoes take on a new meaning this season with jeweled, embroidered, bow-tied, open or peep toe in the colors in vogue like burgundy, deep viridian green, rich brown, and even the season’s surprise favorite, shades of blue. A jeweled pair of evening shoes like the exotically colored, jeweled ones in satin from Versace, give even worn denim an extra appeal. Retro shoes, trimmed with lavish fur, feather or lace, will also earn that second glance.

As any fashion stylist would tell you, accessories are a must to complete the look of any ensemble,. But more important is to remain with the trends in garments and the various looks. With all this advice on the main wardrobe accessories of the season, you are now prepared to plunge in to Fall. You can relax, sure that so that your accessories will only add to your stylish appeal, and make you a fashion-savvy woman at ease with your personality!

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